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Annual Medico-Legal Conference

Our Annual Medico-Legal conference is a highlight on the calendar for medico-legal professionals.

Whether your interest lies in a particular area of healthcare such as emergency medicine, obstetrics, cosmetics, dentistry or psychiatry the 2025 annual conference will cover topics relevant to all those interested in medico-legal practice. We’ll explore the latest case law developments, key legislation, critical issues involved in medico-legal work, top tips for report writing, conferences with Counsel, and the business aspects of running a medico-legal practice.

This is a great opportunity to build your medico-legal skills and learn from some of the country’s leading clinical negligence lawyers, share experiences and make new connections in the medico-legal sector. To stay informed of speaker announcements, the programme release or to register your interest please sign up below.

Watch the video from last years conference

Event Details
3 October 2025
09:
30 -
17:
00
BMA House, London
6 hours
£350.00 (+VAT)
Feedback from our delegates
Group - MediLaw

Gives an excellent and comprehensive annual summary of all the vital and contemporary issues from an outstanding selection of speakers”

Dr Jonathan Moore
GP
Group - MediLaw

A wide spectrum of current medicolegal issues covered by experts in their field – a very valuable update for expert witnesses, whatever their subspecialty.

Mr Michael Thomas
Consultant General Surgeon
Group - MediLaw

Inspire Medilaw conferences are invaluable to the medical expert and never fail to disappoint- educational, entertaining and highly recommended!

Dr Damian Kelly
Consultant Cardiologist
Group - MediLaw

I’ve over three decades medicolegal experience but nonetheless learn from Inspire Medilaw’s conferences.

Dr Giles Elrington
Consultant Neurologist

Description

Feedback from our delegates

Group - MediLaw

Group - MediLaw

Group - MediLaw

Group - MediLaw

  • 10:00

    Welcome and Chair’s Introduction

    Cara Guthrie, 1 Crown Office Row

  • 10:10

    Expert Evidence Update: Key Lessons From Recent Cases

    Mr Paul Sankey, Clinical Negligence Solicitor and Partner, Enable Law.

  • 10:50

    The Judicial Perspective: A View From the Bench

    Ben Collins KC, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Solicitor and Deputy High Court Judge

  • 11:30

    Refreshments

  • 11:45

    What Makes an Excellent Report? Model Review and Practical Tips

    Richard Biggs and Sarah Griggs, Serious Injury Partners, Irwin Mitchell.

  • 12:15

    Oiling the Wheels: Building Stronger Medical and Legal Partnerships

    Panel Discussion: Clinicians and Lawyers Share Strategies for Collaboration, Resolving Tensions and Improving Outcomes.

    • Julia Hurlbut, Head of Clinical Negligence (Liverpool), Slater + Gordon
    • Paul Sankey, Enable Law
    • Simon Eastwood, Former Senior Partner of Eastwoods
    • Damian Kelly, Consultant Cardiologist
    • Andrew Unwin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.

  • 13:00

    Lunch

  • 14:00

    Expert Meetings: Collaborating and Communicating Effectively

    Insights and strategies for successful joint expert meetings delivered by Mr Andrew Unwin, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.

  • 14:40

    Valuing Your Expertise: Setting Fees, Managing Expectations and Ensuring Fair Compensation

    Roundtable With Medical Experts and Solicitors

    • Dr Damian Kelly
    • Dr Adrian Rees
    • Hugh Johnson, Partner and Head of Medical Negligence, Osbornes Law
    • Jen Shipley, Director of Medical Negligence, Fieldfisher.

  • 15:20

    Refreshments

  • 15:35

    The Jobbing Expert: Starting Out, Expanding and Succeeding

    From Novice to Noted – Experts Share Practical Experiences

    • Tom Crompton, Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
    • Parv Sains, Consultant General Surgeon
    • Dr Adrian Rees, GP.

  • 16:15

    Navigating the 20 Page Limit: Intermediate Track, Limits on Report Length and Implications

    Victoria Webb, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Barrister, Old Square Chambers.

  • 16:45

    Ask the Experts

    Q&A

  • 17:30

    Networking and Drinks

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